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AE16 GEK

2016 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,154 mi
Last recorded82,154 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Astra48,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 GEK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 82,154 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 77,285 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 77,232 miles

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 69,741 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside also wearing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 60,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 48,882 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 38,246 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 37,308 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Feb 2020 37,308 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Apr 2019 33,055 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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AE16 GEK is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 48,998 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE16 GEK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 10 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE16 GEK registered?

AE16 GEK is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 May 2016.

Is AE16 GEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 GEK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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